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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.54, 800.38 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.54, 800.38 and 225.34 is: 338.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.54 : 800.38 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.54/800.38 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.54x = 800.38 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.54x = 180,357.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,357.63/533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.04

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